Experience

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  HaloHealth

  • Fellow

    • Nov 2023 - Present

    As a Fellow at HaloHealth, I have the privilege of being a part of a physician-exclusive angel investment group dedicated to catalyzing innovation in the healthcare industry. In my role, I serve as an advisor, connector, and investor, contributing my medical expertise to evaluate and support disruptive healthcare ventures.HaloHealth is at the forefront of healthcare innovation, and as a Fellow, I leverage my extensive medical knowledge to evaluate and engage with cutting-edge healthcare startups. My responsibilities encompass a range of critical activities including healthcare startup evaluation, network building and aiding with investment decisions. My role as a Fellow at HaloHealth allows me to stay at the cutting edge of healthcare innovation, supporting ventures that have the potential to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes. By combining my medical expertise with my passion for innovation, I contribute to shaping the future of healthcare.I am always open to connecting with fellow professionals, healthcare startups, and investors who share our vision for a more innovative and patient-centric healthcare system. Feel free to reach out to me if you're interested in collaborating, discussing healthcare innovation, or exploring investment opportunities in the healthcare sector.

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  Pharmakon Research and Development, Edmonton Research Park

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Director Of Operations

    • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    Project Topic: Development of biologically active hydrocarbon compounds, with targeted delivery (NDA enforced)- Successful product development using an array of analytical chemical techniques, requiring: collaboration, funding acquisition, protocol development, data analysis and QC- Acquiring and setting up safe organized and efficient lab space (including the initial purchasing and analyzing of the Lab equipment)- Setting up purchase and accounts for chemicals (proper MSDS, and equipment specific training) and equipment, with respect to lab and building regulations- Protocol development and subsequent training/supervision of lab staff- Uphold best lab practices by development and implementation of QC and SOPs- Testing substrate/product quality by conducting MS/GC- Collaboration with other labs for acquiring most efficient use of the equipment- Introduction of novel scientific techniques to increase efficiency of the pre-clinical phase- Responsible for the management of lab inventory, such as sample retention and forecasting project consumables (and the ordering of the same thereafter)- Collaboration with various funding institutions including the Government of Alberta, MITACS, Futurpreneur etc. - Establishing a strong working relationship with the department of Agriculture (University of Alberta), for pilot testing and lyophilizing the final product

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  National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada

  • Edmonton, Canada Area

  • Research Assistant NRC-NINT

    • 2007 - Nov 2016
    • Edmonton, Canada Area

    As a part of Ph.D. program had a significant role in establishing and starting the Level 2 Lab at NRC-NINT.Planned and wrote results oriented grants, and subsequent allotment of resources and purchasing a wide variety of equipment.Planning, and teaching research projects to Masters students. The projects involved direct supervision of multiple students, aiding in report writing, explanation of concepts, result interpretation, and final project presentation.Collaboration with other Universities, involving allocation of limited resources and experimental equipment, as well as successful experimental outcomes.

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  University of Saskatchewan

  • Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Research Associate, Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine

    • May 2007 - Aug 2007
    • Saskatchewan, Canada

    Project Topic: Characterization of protein expression in the heart/myocytes using pharmaco-proteomics approaches. Investigation of ROS induced changes in protein expression and their link to cardiac dysfunction.Major AchievementsVarious experimental techniques practised: Heart perfusion by using Langerdorff method, zymography, 2D electrophoresis, Western blot analysis, and basic chemical and biochemical assays.Grant writing experience: Applied and received College of Medicine (University of Saskatchewan) grant to carry out the project.Set up and started an interdisciplinary lab in the Department of PharmacologyAided in the writing of grants, awards and scholarships for the development of a novel methodology to study ischemia. The techniques were later taught to University of Saskatchewan medical students.Collaboration with the other departments of the University for better allocation of the resources.Scientific writing of poster presentations and book chapter publication (as first and second author).

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  Saskatoon Health Region

  • Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Research Associate, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

    • May 2004 - 2007
    • Saskatchewan, Canada

    Project Topic: Surgical factors contributing to polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) in infertile females.Major AchievementsVarious experimental techniques practised: Biochemical assays, data collection and incorporation for the purpose of formulating/testing research hypothesis. Hands on patient care experience via interpreting ultrasound imaging and assistance in surgical procedures (Laparoscopy, laparotomy, hysterosalpingograms etc.).Grant writing experience: Applied and received College of Medicine (University of Saskatchewan) grant to carry out the project.Successfully carried the study on PCOS for four years, by securing regular grants.Collaborated with medical students, residents and surgeons for statistical sample collection, experimental data, as well as result interpretation.Direct application of the study conducted was witnessed with patients.

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  University of Saskatchewan

  • Saskatchewan, Canada

  • Research Associate, Department of Pharmacology, College of Medicine

    • May 2003 - 2003
    • Saskatchewan, Canada

    Project Topic: Hypertension studies on rodents.Major AchievementsLiterature searchData collection and protocol development